The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to update my ESXi 7 environment (ESXi 7.0.3, build number 21313628).
Release notes for VMware ESXi 7.0 Update 3l can be found here. Below is a screenshot of my current environment prior to update 3k. Previous build numbers can be found here.
I decided to use the ESXCLI command method to proceed with the ESXI Host update and there is no better resource to act as a guide than Paul Braren‘s blog post found here.
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In order to use the command provided by Paul, the first step is to enable SSH on the host. Log into your ESXi host interface, right-click the ESXi Host, followed by Services, and then select Enable Secure Shell (SSH).
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Next, SSH into the ESXi Host (I use Terminal) and then log in using your Root credentials.
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I included the command found in the screenshot below but since my Dell PowerEdge R720 server is not found on the VMware Compatibility List, so it triggered a No Hardware Warning alert.
Command:
esxcli software profile update -p ESXi-7.0U3l-21424296-standard -d https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODUCTION/main/vmw-depot-index.xml
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In order to get around this alert, you’ll need to add –no-hardware-warning to the end of the command.
Command:
esxcli software profile update -p ESXi-7.0U3l-21424296-standard -d https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODUCTION/main/vmw-depot-index.xml –no-hardware-warning
Note: there are two dashes\hyphens prior to the word No in the command above. For whatever reason, it doesn’t display properly when I publish this post.
I also included the command in the first image below.
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Once the command has been successfully applied, the update process begins and you’ll then be prompted to reboot your ESXi host. I was able to keep track of the reboot process using my idrac session.
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Once the ESXi host is up and running, you’ll be able to confirm the update is complete.
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If I have missed anything or if you have any suggestions, please let me know.
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